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BF05 PPV

2005 Volvo V50

Green Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

103,629 mi
Last recorded103,629 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo V5099,223 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 PPV
MakeVolvo
ModelV50
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 103,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 103,629 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 93,580 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 93,579 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 84,535 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 82,667 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 82,664 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 80,365 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 80,363 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 77,608 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 74,830 miles

parking brake not working nearside

Fail 22 Aug 2019 74,833 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

parking brake not working nearside

Pass 23 Aug 2018 70,342 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 65,074 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 65,074 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 61,929 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 61,929 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel carried out adjustment (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 61,926 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides poss tracking required (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 56,400 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 51,263 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 47,313 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 42,076 miles

Front tyres wearing unevenly.

Pass 22 Feb 2012 38,571 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 33,197 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 33,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 27,260 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 21,299 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 15,752 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V50?

Based on 920,660 MOT tests across 54,346 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,637
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
54,346
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,058
Registration plate lamp not working 11,891
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,891
coil spring broken 9,145
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,907
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BF05 PPV is a 2005 Volvo V50 in Green with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 99,223 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V50 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,058 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF05 PPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V50 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo V50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF05 PPV is a 2005 Volvo V50, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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